Beckman players celebrate after a walk-off win over Temescal Canyon Friday. (Photos courtesy Rosalene Ledendecker). Beckman High School’s baseball team is headed to the second round of the CIF Division 3 playoffs after defeating Temescal Canyon 1-0 in eight innings Friday at Beckman. The Patriots (22-6-1) meet La Habra (21-8) Read More
Players from Northwood and South exchange handshakes after Friday’s CIF playoff game. (Photos: Tim Burt, OC Sports Zone). Two Northwood High School pitchers combined to strikeout 18 batters Friday in the opening round of the CIF Division 3 baseball playoffs against South of Torrance. Starter Casey Euper, a senior who Read More
DIVISION 1 AQUINAS 7, PACIFICA 2: Aiden Marquez had a two-run home run to lead Pacifica, the No. 2 team from the Empire League. FOOTHILL 7, SOUTH HILLS 5: Tyler Hawkins got the win pitching two innings, allowing three hits and striking out two. Garrett Davidson earned the save, allowing Read More
DIVISION 1 VILLA PARK 6, BISHOP AMAT 1: The Spartans were led by pitcher Justin Tims, who pitched a complete game, allowing four hits and one run. He struck out nine. Gunner Santillo was 2 for 3 with a double and three RBI and Shawn Romero 3 for 4 with Read More
Woodbridge players and coaches celebrate after a CIF playoff victory Thursday. (Photos: Tim Burt, OC Sports Zone). Woodbridge High School’s softball team broke open a scoreless tie with four runs in the third inning and held on to defeat Burroughs of Burbank 4-3 in the opening round of the CIF Read More
Rory Schoonmaker leads the Saints in a game last season. (Photo: Fernando M. Donado, For OC Sports Zone). After one season leading the Santa Ana High School football team as head coach, Rory Schoonmaker confirmed Tuesday he has resigned to become the new head coach at El Segundo. Athletic Director Read More
Northwood players and coaches after winning the outright PCL title Friday. (Photos: Tim Burt, OC Sports Zone). Northwood High School’s baseball team had some unfinished business when it took the field for a Pacific Coast League game with Portola Friday afternoon at Northwood. The Timberwolves had already won a share Read More
Players from Beckman and Irvine meet after Thursday’s PCL finale. (Photos: Tim Burt, OC Sports Zone) Beckman High School’s baseball team got back on track Thursday, defeating Irvine 10-2 in the final Pacific Coast League game of a three-game series at Irvine. It was also the final game for Beckman Read More
University players and coaches celebrate after earning a CIF playoff berth Thursday night. (Photos: Tim Burt, OC Sports Zone). Trojans advance for first time since 2012 with extra inning win. After four years of disappointment and a couple close calls, eight University High seniors and their teammates could finally celebrate Read More
University’s Austen Barnett throws a pitch to Vincent DeMarco during a PCL game Wednesday at Uni. (Photos: Tim Burt, OC Sports Zone). University High School’s baseball players included their fans in an impromptu post-game celebration Wednesday at Uni. The Trojans defeated third place Woodbridge 8-4 in a Pacific Coast League Read More
